[comp.sys.amiga] Seeking advice on Amiga purchase

mark@petsd.UUCP (Mark Bueide) (02/03/89)

I am thinking about buying some kind of Amiga system. The primary use
of this system would be word processing / graphics / desktop publishing.
Also, I'd like to do some software development, hopefully in Modula-2.

What I am thinking about right now is:
         Amiga500
         1084s monitor
         A501 memory expansion kit
         external 3 1/2 inch drive
         a 24-pin printer (NEC p2200, Panaasonic 1124, Epson LQ850).

I'd like your advice. Does this sound like a reasonable system?

Would it be a good idea for me to spend the extra money to buy an A2000?

I also need some help picking out software for the applications I
mention above. 

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.
                         - Mark

donw@zehntel.zehntel.com (Don White) (02/09/89)

In article <1446@petsd.UUCP> mark@petsd.UUCP (Mark J. Bueide) writes:
>I am thinking about buying some kind of Amiga system. The primary use
...
>Thanks.
>                         - Mark

     These requests trickle past and usually I figure that what you need to know
  you can find out from listening and talking to a dealer.  This time however,
  I think there is something you should know. 

     Most of the people on this news group are BIASED towards the Amiga.
     (Myself included :-)  )
     Really!
     It is an excellent machine capable of more than anyone currently expects
     of it.
     My guess is that you would be more than satisfied with an Amiga!

     Hint: You would be very wise to be sure you had the AmigaDos1.3
     on your new system. If it is not yet shipping that way, it will
     be an extra  20$-30$. It is well worth it!

     I hope this humble opinion is of use to you.

     Don White
     zehntel!donw
     PO Box 271177 Concord, CA. 94527-1177